A rare gemstone mala comprised of 108 genuine sapphire beads. The beads are a deep royal blue colour. The guru bead is crafted from genuine Lapis Lazuli and there are additional sapphire beads strung on the tassle. Blue Sapphire beads are particularly sought after by those who do the practice of the Medicine Buddha. The Medicine Buddha is often associated with Lapis Lazuli, however, it is now widely accepted that blue sapphire is a more accurate gemstone to be attributed to him. Indeed, he is often referred to as the King of Sapphire Light.